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OF  1871. 


M  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children.  prai>e  the  nam; 

of  the  Lord." 
"Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God:    Yea,  let  all  the  people 

praise  thee." 


NEW  YORK: 

Printed  by  Laxge,  Little  ft  IIillmax, 

108  to  114  Wooster  Street. 

1872. 


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Ill 
INDEX  OF  PIBST  LINKS. 


HYMN  PAGE 

A  ff.w  more  years  Bhall  roll 28  n 

Abide  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide. ... 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honour 72  24 

All  hail  the  power  <>f  Jesu'g  name 424  104 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 

All  ye  who  Beek  for  sure  relief 378  0G 

Alleluia,  song  of  e              s 4:,»o  108 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word 166  51 

Is,  roll  the  rock  away 101  31 

Arm  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord 242  70 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid   514  139 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 45  17 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 463  117 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 470  121 

Benin,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay 410  10-*) 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God 90  2  7 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed 209  62 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken 207  G2 

•  the  wave,  Christian. 472  120 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 491  128 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  niorn- 

ing 37  15 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation 282  77 

Chri>t  is  our  corner-stone 279  76 

Christian  !  dost  thou  see  them 68  22 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 131  40 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful 25  10 

Come.  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 128  38 

Come  let  us  adore  Him 521  140 

Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay 102  31 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns.  ...    11' 

Creator  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid 129  39 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 381  96 


IV 

HYMN  PAGE 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders 481  132 

Day  of  wrath  !  O,  day  of  mourning  ! 483  123 

Father  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound. . .  142  43 

For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their,  etc 187  55 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country 492  129 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights 49  18 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 283  78 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken 190  57 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 74  25 

God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 469  119 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 344  90 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah 505  134 

Hail  the  dav  that  sees  Him  rise 114  35 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed: 34  14 

Hark !  hark,   my  soul !  Angelic   songs  are 

swelling 485  125 

Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 17  7 

Hark  !  the  song  of  jubilee 42  1G 

Hark  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices 189  56 

Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 88  29 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 20  8 

He  is  risen  !  He  is  risen  ! 107  33 

Holy  Father,  Great  Creator 145  45 

Holv,  Holv,  Holy  Lord 140  42 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty. . .  138  41 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord 4  4 

How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine  ....  177  54 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord 191  58 

In  loud  exalted  strains 152  46 

In  the  hour  of  trial 443  113 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 214  63 

Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer 339  88 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 496  132 

Jerus-ilem,  the  golden 493  130 

Jesu,  lover  of  my  soul 393  190 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle 225  65 


V 

IIYM\ 

Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

3  Christ  is  risen  to-day 99  30 

Jesus  livea :  no  longer  now 104 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 394  100 

Jesus,  my  Btrength,  my  hope 434  11 1 

Jesusi  Name  of  wondrous  love 33  13 

shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 284  79 

Just  as  I  am, — without  one  plea 391  98 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling,  etc.  512  138 

Lead  ns,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 506  135 

Lo,  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending....  1  3 

Look,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious 115  36 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 165  51 

Lord,  for  ever  at  Thy  side , 466  lis 

Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day 63  20 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 157  4G 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 450  115 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 237  68 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 250  78 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 507  135 

Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising 75  26 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 303  81 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 13  0 

0  day  of  rest  and  gladness 160  4^ 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 10  5 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise.  .7 5< 

O  sacred  Head,  once  wounded 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate 362 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 477  121 

One  sole  baptismal  sign 1(j7  59 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 232  GO 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King 305  82 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated. 431  109 

Safe  Home,  safe  Home  in  port 202  75 


VI 

HYMN     PAG7S 

Salvation,  0  the  joyful  sound 809  93 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  clear  Name  we  raise.  169  51 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 229  65 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing 370  94 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 58  19 

Saviour,  who  Thy  tlock  art  feeding 213  62 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 23  9 

Siug  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise.' 432  110 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day '340  89 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 216  64 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang v 422  103 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 336  86 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 338  87 

The  Church's  one  foundation 202  60 

The  day  is  past  and  over 341  89 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 464  117 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 176  52 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise 425  105 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast 845  91 

The  world  is  very  evil 490  127 

Thee  will  1  love,  my  strength,  my  tower. . .  461  110 

There  is  a  blessed  home 317  83 

Thine  for  ever  :— God  of  love 288  69 

This  is  the  day  of  light 159  47 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone 501  133 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us. .  516  140 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord 254  72 

To  Him  who  for  our  sins  was  slain 109  34 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 872  95 

To  Thy  temple  I  repair 163  50 

We  give  immortal  praise 143  44 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 2&9  80 

Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin 67  21 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 494  131 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right 257  73 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 252  71 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy 411  101 


HYMXS. 


"Behold,  He  cometh  with  clouds,  and  every  eye  shall 
see  Him.'1 

1  Lo,  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favour  d  sinners  slain  ; 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train ; 

Alleluia ! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 
Kobed  in  dreadful  majesty: 

Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced  and  nail'd  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away : 

All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day ; 

Come  to  judgment, 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away. 


Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear : 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air : 
Alleluia ! 

See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

Yea,  Amen  ;  let  all  adore  Thee, 
High  on  Thine  eternal  throne ; 

Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own. 

0  come  quickly ! 
Alleluia !     Come,  Lord,  come  !    Amen. 


"  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest." 

4  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! 
Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing. 

Hosanna,  Lord !   Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Thine  angels  cry; 
Hosanna,  Lord  !  Thy  saints  reply ; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound ; 

Hosanna,  Lord !   Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Eeturn  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer : 


Assembled  in  Thy  Bacred  name, 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim: 

Hosanna,  Lord!   Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

But.  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal  !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest; 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

Hosanna,  Lord !   Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

So  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  .shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 

Hosanna,  Lord !    Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Amen. 

"  Behold,  I  stand  at  tlie  door  and  knock." 

10  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er : 
We  bear  the  name  of  Christians, 

His  name  and  sign  we  bear: 
0  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 

To  keep  Him  standing  there. 

0  Jesu,  Thou  art  knocking: 
And  lo  !  that  Hand  is  scarrd  : 

And  thorns  Thy  Brow  encircle, 
And  tears  Thv  Face  have  rnarrM: 


0  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait! 
0  sin  that  hath  no  equal. 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 

0  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so  ?" 
0  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore.    Amen. 

"  The  Bedeemer  shall  come  to  Zion." 

13  0  come,  0  come,  Emmanuel, 

And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 

That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 

Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

Eejoice  !  Eejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

0  come,  Thou  Eod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny ; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Eejoice !  etc. 

0  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here; 


Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night, 
And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice!  etc. 

0  come.  Thou  Key  of  David,  come, 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home ; 
Make  sate  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 
Rejoice!  etc. 

0  come,  0  come,  Thou  Lord  of  might ! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law, 
■  In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice !  etc.    Amen. 

"  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good- 
will toward  men" 

17  Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled ! 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  ! 

Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 


8 

Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 

Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb. 

Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ! 

Hail  the  Incarnate  Deity ! 

Pleased  as  Man  with  man  to  dwell, 

Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 

Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 

Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Eisen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King.  Amen. 

"  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of 
the  heavenly  host,  praising  God." 

20  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetlv  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 

Heavenly  Alleluias  rise.  Alleluia. 

Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy — 

"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 

Glorv  be  to  God  most  high  !      Alleluia. 


9 

••  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

Alleluia 

(t  Christ  is  born  ;  the  great  Anointed ! 
Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing! 
0  receive  Whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet.  Priest,  and  King! 

Alleluia. 

"Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  name  to  magnify, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high !''     Alleluia. 

Amen. 


"Behold  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy '." 

Chorus. 

23  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultinglv  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling. 

The   Son  of  the   Highest,  how   lowly  His 
birth  I 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  He  reigns  upon 
earth : 


10 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultinglv  sing ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  ! 

Tell  how  He  cometh;  from  nation  to  nation. 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
round : 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation, 
How  His   people  with  joy  everlasting   are 
crown'd : 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultinglv  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 

Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 
And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  Hosanna  arise ; 

Ye  angels,  the  full  Alleluia  be  singing ; 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 
the  skies : 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultinglv  sing ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 

Amen. 

"Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem" 

25  Come  hither,  ye  faithful, 
Triumphantly  sing! 
Come,  see  in  the  manger 
The  angels'  dread  King! 


11 

To  Bethlehem  hae 

With  joyful  accord! 
0  com  hither 

To  worship  the  Lord ! 

True  Son  of  the  Father, 

He  m  the  skies ; 

To  be  born  of  a  Virgin 
He  doth  not  despise. 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

Hark,  hark  to  the  angels ! 

All  singing  in  heaven, 
u  To  God  in  the  highest 

All  glory  be  given !*' 

"To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

To  thee,  then.  0  Jesu. 

This  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor 

Through  heaven  and  earth  ; 
True  Godhead  Incarnate  ! 

Omnipotent  Word! 
0  come,  let  us  hasten 

To  worship  the  Lord!     Amen. 

"  The  time  is  short." 

28  A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  Seasons  come. 

And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb: 


12 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 

And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime  : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  blest  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  ceast ; 
And  surges  swTell  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  calm  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 


13 

Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again. 
Who  died  that  we  might  live;  Who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign: 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away.     Amen. 

"  None  other  name  is  given  under  heaven  whereby  ice 
must  be  saved.1 " 

33  Jesus!  Xame  of  wondrous  love! 
Name  all  other  names  above ! 
Unto  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

Jesus'.  Xame  decreed  of  old: 
To  the  maiden-mother  told, 
Kneeling  in  her  lowly  cell, 
By  the  angel  Gabriel. 

Jesus!  Xame  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
tt  Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

Jesus !  Xame  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child. 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here 'below. 

Jesus!  only  Xame  that's  given, 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 


14 

"Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

Jesus !  Name  of  wondrous  love ! 
Human  Name  of  God  above ; 
Pleading  ouly  this  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee.     Amen. 

"All  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  His  majesty." 

34  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free : 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succour  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth : 


15 

Before  Him,  on  the  mountains, 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go: 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  How. 

To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever : 

That  name  to  us  is  Love.     Amen. 


aWe  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East." 

37  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning,  * 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid : 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  our  infant  Eedeemer  is  laid. 

Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining. 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall ; 

Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining. 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

Say.  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Eciom,  and  offerings  divine, 


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Gems    of  the  mountain,   and  pearls  of  the 
ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 
mine? 

Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favour  secure ; 

Eicher  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Eedeemer  is  laid. 

Amen. 

"  The  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth" 

42  Hakk  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar ; 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 
Alleluia !  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign; 
Alleluia !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

Alleluia !  hark !  the  sound, 
From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 

Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  creation's  harmonies : 


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See  JEHOVAH'S  banners  furled  ; 

Sheathed  His  sword  :  He  speaks, — 'tis 
done. 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll. 

Yonder  heavens  have  pass'd  away: 
Then  the  end:  beneath  His  rod, 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
Alleluia !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all.     Amen. 


"When  they  saw  the  star  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding 
great  joy:' 

45  As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold : 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright : 
So.  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed  : 

There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat 


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As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ !  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

Holy  Jesus !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way: 
And  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

In  the  heavenly  country  bright, 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down, 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  Kins:.    Amen. 


'  And  Jesus  was  led  by  the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness, 
being  forty  days  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  in  those 
days  He  did  eat  nothing!' 

49  Forty  days  and  forty  nights 

Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  un  defiled. 

Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 
And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 


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Fasting  with  unceasing  prayer, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suiter  pain  ? 

And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 
Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 

Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  or  fail. 

So  shall  we  have  peace  divine ; 

Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be; 
Bound  us,  too,  shall  angels  shine, 

Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 

Keep,  0  keep  us,  Saviour  dear, 
Ever  constant  by  Thy  side; 

That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 
At  th'  eternal  Eastertide.     Amen. 


"  In  that  He  Himself  hath  suffered  being  tempted,  He  is 
able  to  succour  them  that  are  tempted." 

53  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee, 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 

rce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes; 
0  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 


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By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  Thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  Thy  wounds,  Thy  crown  of  thorn, 
By  Thy  cross,  Thy  pangs,  and  cries, 
By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  Thy  power  from  death  to  save ; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  Thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany.     Amen. 


"My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord? 

63  Loed,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Ere  the  time  shall  pass  away, 
On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 


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Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  tears, 

Fill  na  with  heart-searching  fears, 

Ere  the  hour  of  doom  appears. 

Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

By  Thy  night  of  agony. 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 

By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 

For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

Judge  and  Saviour  of  our  race, 
When  we  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
Grant  us   neath  Thy  wings  a  place. 

Amen. 

11  In  Whom  ice  have  redemption  through  His  blood,  the 
forgiveness  of  tins." 

67  WBABT  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in, 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home  : 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "  Come." 

So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  Throne  appear  ? 
Yet  there  are  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 
near. 


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The  while  I  fain  would  tread   the   heavenly 
way, 

Evil  is  ever  with  me,  clay  by  day ; 
Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall. 
u  Repent,-  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from 
all." 

It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear. 

His  are  the  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 

near. 
And  His  the  Blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  Throne. 

Twas  He  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild. 
And   made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the   Fathers 

child. 
And  day  by  day.  whereby  my  soul  may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

Yea,  thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  righteous  Lord: 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden 

crown, 
Mine   the   life  won,  and  Thine  the   life   laid 

down.     Amen. 

"Whom  resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith." 

68  Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 
On  the  holy  ground. 
How  the  troops  of  Midian 
Prowl  and  prowl  around  ? 


Christian,  up  and  smite  them, 
Counting  gain  but  loss ; 

Smite  them  by  the  merit 

Of  the  holy  Cross. 
Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
Christian,  never  tremble ; 

Never  be  down-cast; 
Smite  them  by  the  virtue 

Of  the  Lenten  fast 

Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair  ? 
"  Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 

Always  watch  and  prayer  ?" 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

";  While  I  breathe  I  pray :" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

"Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 

0  My  servant  true  ; 
Thou  art  very  weary, 

1  was  weary  too ; 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  Throne."     Amen. 


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"  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  suckUngs  Thou  hast 
perfected  praise." 

72  All  glory,  laud,  and  honour, 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  eomest, 

The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

All  glory,  etc. 

The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high ; 

And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

The  people  of  the  Hebrews 
With  palms  before  Thee  went: 

Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present 

All  glory,  etc. 

To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise : 

To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  etc. 

Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 


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Who  in  all  good  delightest. 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  gl«>ry.  etc.     Amen. 

"  The  precious  blood  of  CItrist:1 

74  Glory  be  to  Jesus, 

Who  in  bitter  pains 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 

From  His  sacred  veins ! 
Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  blood  I  find  : 
Blest  be  His  compassion 

Infinitely  kind  '. 

Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream. 
Which  from  endless  torments 

Did  the  world  redeem! 
Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies : 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 

For  our  pardon  cries. 

Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high. 
Angel-hosts,  rejoicing. 

Make  their  glad  reply. 
Lift  ye  then  your  voices : 

Swell  the  mighty  flood : 
Louder  still  and  louder. 

Praise  the  precious  Blood.    Amen. 


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u  lie  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions" 

75  Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 
Tell,  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain, 

How  the  Crucified,  enduring 

Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 

Freely  of  His  love  was  offered, 
Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 

Scourged  with  unrelenting  fury 
For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 

By  His  livid  stripes  He  heals  us, 
Raising  us  to  fall  no  more ; 

All  our  bruises  gently  soothing, 
Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 

See !  His  Hands  and  Feet  are  fastened ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free : 
Not  a  wound  whence  blood  is  flowing 

But  a  fount  of  grace  shall  be ; 
Yea,  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  tree. 

Through  His  Heart  the  spear  is  piercing, 
Though  His  foes  have  seen  Him  die ; 

Blood  and  water  thence  are  streaming 
In  a  tide  of  mystery, 

Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 
Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 

Jesu,  may  these  precious  fountains 
Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford ; 


Let  them  be  our  cup  and  healing. 
And  at  length  our  full  reward; 
So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 
•    Praise  Thee,  its  redeeming  Lord.  Amen. 


"Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  Thick  toketh  away  the  rin$ 
of  the  world." 

80  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 
0  Thou  for  sinners  slain, 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died; 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 

Thy  pierced  side. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 

Into  the  sacred  flood 

Of  Thy  most  precious  blood 

My  soul  I  cast  : 
Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin, 

Till  life  be  past. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
All  hail,  Incarnate  Word, 
Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest ; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us,  with  all  Thy  blessed  saints, 

Eternal  rest. 


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Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
Worthy  is  He  alone, 
That  sitteth  on  the  throne 

Of  God  above ; 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 

All  Light  and  Love.    Amen. 

"  Who  loved  me  and  gave  Himself  for  me" 

87  0  sacred  Head,  once  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  bowed  down, 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown. 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss  till  now  was  Thine ! 
Yes,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered, 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain : 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 
Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour : 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place ; 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favour, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 

The  joy  can  ne'er  be  spoken, 

Above  all  joys  beside, 
When  in  Thy  body  broken 

I  thus  with  safety  hide. 


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Lord  of  my  life,  desiring 
Thy  glory  now  to  &    . 

Beside  Thy  Cross  expiring, 

I'd  breathe  my  soul  to  Thee. 

What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow. 

Thy  pity  without  end? 
0  make  me  Thine  for  ever; 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  for  Thee. 

Be  near  me  when  I'm  dying, 

0  show  Thy  Cross  to  me : 
And  to  my  succour  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving. 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move  : 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  through  Thy  Love. 

Amen. 

"It  is  finished." 

88  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder. 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  skv! 

"  It  is  finished  P 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 


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"It  is  finished  !'?     0  what  pleasure 
Do  the  precious  words  afford ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints  the  dying  words  record. 

Finished  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ; 
Finished  all  that  God  had  promised: 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe : 
'•It  is  finished !" 

Saints  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  Seraphs; 

Strike  them  to  Emmanuel's  Name; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  the  triumph  to  proclaim. 
Alleluia ! 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb !     Amen. 

"He  is  not  here;  He  is  risen" 

99  Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day,  Alleluia! 
Our  triumphant  holy  day.  Alleluia  ! 
Who  did  once  upon  the  Cross,  Alleluia ! 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss,  Alleluia ! 

Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing  Alleluia ! 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King,  Alleluia! 
Who  endured  the  Cross  and  grave,  Alleluia! 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save.  Alleluia ! 


; 


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But  the  pains  which  IK-  endured  Alleluia  1 

Our  salvation  hath  procured;  Alleluia! 
Now  above  tin-  sky  Ee'fl  King,  Alleluia! 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing,  Alleluia!  Amen. 

"Ebto  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead." 

101  Angels,  roll  the  rock  away  ! 

Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  Prey! 
See,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Shout,  ye  Seraphs ;  angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore,  shall  be. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day.    Amen. 

"  The.  First-begotten  of  the  dead" 

102  Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
And  bear  angelic  watchers  Bay, 
"He  lives,  Who  once  was  Blain  : 


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Why  seek  the  living  'midst  the  dead  ? 
Remember  how  the  Saviour  said 
That  He  would  rise  again." 

0  joyful  sound!     0  glorious  hour, 
When  by  His  own  Almighty  power 

He  ruse,  and  left  the  grave ! 
Xow  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell, 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  death  and  hell, 

And  ever  lives  io  save. 

The  First-begotten  of  the  dead, 
For  us  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head, 

Immortal  life  to  bring ; 
What  though  the  saints  like  Him  shall  die, 
They  share  their  Leaders  victory, 

And  triumph  with  their  King. 

Xo  more  they  tremble  at  the  grave, 
For  Jesus  will  their  spirits  save. 

And  raise  their  slumbering  dust: 
0  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 
To  Thee  our  ransom'd  Bonis  we  give, 

To  Thee  our  bodies  trust.     Amen. 


4i  lam  He  that  liveth,  and  icas  dead  ;  and  behold,  I  am 
alive  forever,  Amen;  and  have  the  keys  of  hell  and 
of  death." 

104  Jesus  lives:  no  longer  now 

Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appal  us; 


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Jesus  lives :  by  this  we  know 
Thon,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 

Alleluia 

Jesus  lives  :  henceforth  is  death 
But  the  gate  of  life  immortal : 

This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath. 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 

Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives:  for  us  lie  died: 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide. 

Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving.        Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives:  our  hearts  know  well 

Nought  from  us  His  love  shall  sever; 

Life,  nor  deatu.  nor  powers  of  hell 

Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever.   Alleluia! 

Jesus  lives :  to  Him  the  Throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given : 
May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Best  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 

Alleluia !  Amen. 

"  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed" 

107  He  is  risen  !     He  is  risen  ! 
Tell  it  with  a  joyful  voice. 
He  has  burst  His  three  days'  prison, 
Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice; 


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Death  is  vanquished,  man  is 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

Tell  it  to  the  sinners,  weeping 
Over  deeds  in  darkness  done, 

Weary  fast  and  vigil  keeping ; 
Brightly  breaks  their  Easter  sun; 

Christ  has  borne  our  sins  away, 

Christ  has  conquer'd  hell  to-day. 

He  is  risen !    He  is  risen  ! 

He  has  open'd  heaven's  gate : 
We  are  loosed  from  sin's  dark  prison, 

Eisen  to  a  holier  state, 
Where  a  brightening  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream.   Amen. 

"  Now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the 
first-fruits  of  them  that  slept?' 

109  To  Him  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain, 
To  Him  for  all  His  dying  pain, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Him  the  Lamb  our  Sacrifice, 
Who  gave  His  soul  oar  ransom-price, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Him  Who  died  that  we  might  die 
To  sin,  and  live  with  Him  on  high. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 
To  Him  Who  rose  that  we  might  rise, 
And  reign  with  Him  beyond  the  skies, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 


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To  Him  Who  now  for  us  doth  plead, 

And  helpeth  Ufl  in  all  our  need. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 
To  Him  Who  doth  prepare  on  high 
Our  home  in  immortality, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Him  be  glory  evermore: 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  your  Lord  adore  : 

Sino-  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  God  most  great,  our  joy,  our  boast. 
Sing  we  Alleluia  !     Amen. 

M  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high." 

114  Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
Ravish 'd  from  our  wishful  eyes; 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Re-ascends  His  native  Heaven. 

There  the  glorious  triumph  waits: 
Loft  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene, 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

Him  .though  highest  Heaven  receives. 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves : 
Though  returning  to  His  Throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above : 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love  ; 


Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow — 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 

Still  for  us  He  intercedes ; 
His  prevailing  death  He  pleads ; 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
High  above  yon  azure  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Following  Thee  beyond  the  skies. 

Amen. 

"  By  His  own  blood  He  entered  in  once  into  the  holy 

place" 

115  Look,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious; 
See  the  "  Man  of  sorrows"  now ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow ; 
Crown  Him  !  Crown  Him ! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

Crown  the  Saviour,  angels  crown  Him ; 

Kich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 

While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings ; 
Crown  Him !  Crown  Him ! 

Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

Sinners  in  derison  crowned  Him, 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim ; 


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Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  name: 
( frown  Him  !  Crown  Him  ! 
read  abroad  the  Victor's  fame! 

Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 
Hark!  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 

a  takes  the  highest  station; 
0  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 

Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords.  Amen. 


"And  mi  His  Had  were  many  crowns" 

116  Crown  Him  with  many  crowns. 
The  Lamb  upon  His  throne; 

Hark !  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own! 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  Who  died  for  thee ; 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 

Through  all  eternity. 

Crown  Him  the  Virgin's  Son! 

The  God  Incarnate  born. 
Whose  arm  those  crimson  trophies  won 

Which  now  His  Brow  adorn. 

Fruit  of  the  mystic  Eose, 

True  Branch  of  Jesse's  Stem, 
The  Root  whence  mercy  ever  flows, — 

The  Babe  of  Bethlehem! 
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Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Love ! 

Behold  His  Hands  and  Side, — 
Those  Wounds,  yet  visible  above, 

In  beauty  glorified : 

No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  burning  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Peace ! 

Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways 
In  heaven  and  earth,  that  wars  may  cease, 

And  all  be  prayer  and  praise. 

His  reign  shall  know  no  end ; 

And  round  His  pierced  Feet 
Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 

Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven ! 

One  with  the  Father  known, — 
And  the  blest  Spirit,  through  Him  given 

From  yonder  Triune  throne! 

All  hail,  Eedeemer,  hail ! 

For  Thou  hast  died  for  me : 
Thy  praise  and  glory  shall  not  fail 

Throughout  eternity.     Amen. 

a  The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the 
Holy  GhosV' 

128  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers : 


Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys: 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go. 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise: 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 

And  our  devotion  dies. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours.     Amen. 

"  The  Spirit  of  God  moved  on  the  face  of  the  wot 

129  Creator  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid 

The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 
Come,  visit  every  humble  mind : 
Come,  pour  Thy  joys  on  human  kind  : 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free. 
And  make  thy  temples  worthy  Thee. 

0  source  of  uncreated  light. 
The  Father's  promised  Paraclete, 
Thrice  holy  fount,  thrice  holy  tire. 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire  : 
Gome,  and  Thy  sacred  Unction  bring 
To  sanctify  us  while  we  sins:. 


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Plenteous  of  grace,  descend  from  high, 
Kich  in  Thy  seven-fold  energy ; 
Make  us  eternal  truth  receive, 
And  practise  all  that  we  believe ; 
Give  us  Thyself,  that  we  may  see 
The  Father  and  the  Son  by  Thee. 

Immortal  honour,  endless  fame, 

Attend  th'  Almighty  Father's  Name ; 

The  Saviour  Son  be  glorified, 

Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died  ; 

And  equal  adoration  be, 

Eternal  Paraclete,  to  Thee.     Amen. 


"As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the 
sons  of  God." 

131  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 


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Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 

Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there : 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest. 

To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.     Amen. 

tot  day  and  itigk  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

vighty,  Which    -  •.  and  is  to 

CO  i 

138  Holt,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 

Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to 
Thee : 
Holy,  Holy.  Holy !  merciful  and  mighty  ! 

God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Holy,  Holy.  Holy!  All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around 

the  glassy  sea : 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down  before 

The  . 

Which  wcrt.  and  art.  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

Holy,  Holy.  Holy!  though  the  darkness  hide 
Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 
may  not  see. 
Onlv  Thou  art   Holv :  there   is   none  beside 
Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

Holy.  Holy.  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 
All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea : 


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Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Amen. 


"  From  everlasting  to  everlasting  Tfliou  art  God.' 

140  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord 

God  of  hosts,  eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored ; 

Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Thousands,  tens  of  thousands,  stand, 
Spirits  blest,  before  Thy  Throne, 

Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command; 
And  when  Thy  command  is  done, 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings ; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Thee,  apostles,  prophets,  Thee, 
Thee,  the  noble  martyr  band, 

Praise  with  solemn  jubilee; 

Thee,  the  Church  in  every  land ; 


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Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Alleluia'.  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Father,  s^n.  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Three  in  One.  and  One  in  Three, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host, 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the  blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 

grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  a' I." 

142  Father  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  Boula  hath  found. 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  as  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priesr.  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  ns  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 
The  bouI  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

Jehovah, — Father.  Spirit.  Son, — 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One! 
Before.  Thy  throne  Ave  sinners  bend  : 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend.     Amen. 


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"  Of  Him  and  through  Him  and  to  Him  are  all  things: 
to  Whom  be  glory  forever.     Amen?7 

143  We  give  immortal  praise 

To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above : 
He  sent  His  own  Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 

To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  His  Blood 
From  everlasting  woe: 
And  now  He  lives,  and  now  He  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  His  pains. 

To  God,  the  Spirit's  name, 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the.  dead  sinner  live : 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 

Almighty  God,  to  Thee 

Be  endless  honours  done ; 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One ; 
Where  reason  fails  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 

Amen. 


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''Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  His  Name" 

145  Holy  Father,  great  Creator, 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  ns  with  His  righteousness; 
Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  glory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 

While  we  hear  Thy  wondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  Name, 
Dear  Eedeemer, 

In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim. 

Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 

Eaise  oar  hearts  to  raptures  higher, 
Fill  them  with  the  Saviour's  love ! 
Source  of  comfort, 

Cheer  us  with  the  Saviours  love. 

God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 
Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine! 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 
Every  tongue  and  race  combine ! 
Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  Thine. 

Amen. 


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"  The  Lord  is  in  this  place" 

152  Ik  loud  exalted  strains, 

The  King  of  Glory  praise; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  He  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days; 
But  Sion,  with  His  presence  blest, 
Is  His  delight,  His  chosen  rest. 
0  King  of  Glory,  come ; 

And  with  Thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  Thy  Home, 

This  people  as  Thy  own; 
Beneath  this  roof  vouchsafe  to  show 
How  God  can  dwTell  with  men  below. 

]STow  let  Thine  ear  attend 

Our  supplicating  cries ; 
Now  let  our  praise  ascend, 

Accepted,  to  the  skies : 
Xow  let  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound 
Spread  its  celestial  influence  round. 
Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  Thy  truth  and  love ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  Seraphim  above : 
Till  all  who  humbly  seek  Thy  face 
Rejoice  in  Thy  abounding  grace.     Amen. 

"  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of 
the  Lord" 

157  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 


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The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples 


To  Thine  abode 
My  hear 


With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 


0  happy  souls,  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to  h 

0  happy  men,  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ! 


They  praise  Thee  still : 
And  happy  they 


That  love  the  way 
To  Sion's  hill. 


They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 

Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 


0  glorious  Scat: 
When  God  our  Kin:c 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 


God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light  and  our  defence  : 

With  gifts  His  hands  are  iill'd, 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence : 


Thrice  happy  he, 
0  God  of  hosts, 


Whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  Thee. 

Amen. 


u  I  icas  in  the  Spirit  on  the  LordCs  day." 

159  This  is  the  day  of  light: 

Let  there  be  light  to-day ; 


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0  Day- Spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

This  is  the  day  of  rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ; 

On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  fresh'ning  dew. 

This  is  the  day  of  peace  : 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 

The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near : 

Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  Breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 

0  Vanquisher  of  death  !     Amen. 

"  The  Lord's  day." 

160  0  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
0  balm  of  care  and  sadness. 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright; 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  join'd  in  tune. 
Sing,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

To  the  great  God  Triune. 


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On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth; 
On  thee,  our  Lord  victorious 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven, 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

Thou  art  a  port  protected 

From  storms  that  round  us  rise; 
A  garden  intersected 

With  streams  of  Para* 
Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

In  life's  dry,  dreary  sand : 
From  thee,  like  Pisgalrs  mountain, 

We  view  our  promised  land. 

To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls  : 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  Gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

Xew  graces  ever  gaining 
From  this  our  day  of  rest. 

We  reach  the  rest  remaining 
To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 
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To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Son ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One.  Amen. 


"Lord,  I  hare  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house." 

163  To  Thy  temple  I  repair  ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there; 
While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung. 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend; 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

While  I  hearken  to  Thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  Thy  Gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

From  Thy  house  when  I  return. 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  Bay, 
"  I  have  walk'd  with  God  to-day." 

Amen. 


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"While  He  Messed  them  He  was  parted  from  them" 

165  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  as  each.  Thy  lov<  ring, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

0  refresh  ns3 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound  : 

May  the  fruit  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found.     Amen. 

"  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path," 

166  Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word, 
Which  through  Thy  grace  we  now  have  heard ; 
0  may  Thy  precious  seed  take  root, 

Spring  np,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face : 
Grant.  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  last,  in  heaven  appear.     Amen. 

"  The  Lord  shed!  give  His  people  the  blessing  of  peace." 

169  Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Xame  we 

raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise : 


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We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace 

Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
With  Thee  began,  with   Thee   shall  end  the 

day; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from 

shame, 
That  in   this  house   have   called   upon   Thy 

Name. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through  the  com- 
ing night, 

Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 

From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children 
free, 

For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthlv 

life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease, 
Call  us,  0  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace.  Amen. 


"  The  armies  in  heaven  followed  Rim." 

176  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar : 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 


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Who  best  can  drink  His  cnp  of  woe, 

And  triumph  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bear  His  Cross  below — 

He  follows  in  His  train. 

The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  His  Master  in  the  sky, 

And  call'd  on  Him  to  save  : 
Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  pray'd  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 

Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 

A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mock'd  the  cross  and  flame : 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane : 
They  bow'd  their  necks  the  death  to  feel : 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

A  noble  army,  men  and  boys. 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  array'd: 
They  climb'd  the  dizzy  steep  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain : 
0  God !  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train !     Amen. 


54 


"  These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation, 
and  have  washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white 
in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.11 

177  How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine 

Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 

Of  everlasting  day? 
Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great, 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light : 
And  in  the  blood  of  Christ  have  washed 

Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 

The  glories  of  the  sky. 
His  presence  fills  each  heart  with  joy, 

Tunes  every  mouth  to  sing; 
By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  courts 

With  glad  Hosannas  ring. 

The  Lamb  which  reigns  upon  the  throne 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside ; 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 

And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 
'Mong  pastures  green  He'll  lead  His  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear  ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 

Shall  wipe  off  every  tear.     Amen. 


DO 


%tW*  are  compassed  <<7»»it  with  so  great  a  cloud  of 
witm  \ 

187  Fob  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labours 

rest, 
Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  confessed, 
Thy  name,  0  Jesu,  be  forever  bless'd.  Alleluia. 

Thou  wast  their  rock,  their  fortress,  and  their 

might ; 
Thou,  Lord,  their  Captain  in  the  well-fought 

fight : 

Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  the  Light  of  light. 

Alleluia. 

0  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and  bold. 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old. 
And  win,  with  them,  the  victor's  crown  of  gold. 

Alleluia. 

0  blest  Communion,  fellowship  divine! 
We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine  : 
Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

Alleluia. 

And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare  long, 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph-song, 

And   hearts    are    brave    again,  and  arms    are 
•  strong.  Alleluia. 

The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west : 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful  warriors  comes  the  rest ; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  bless'd. 

Alleluia. 


56 

But  lo  !  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  clay ; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array  ; 
The  King  of  glory  passes  on  His  way. 

Alleluia, 

From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's  far- 
thest coast. 

Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  count- 
less host, 

Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Alleluia.     Amen. 

u  After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multitude,  ichich  no 
man  could  number,  of  all  nations  and  kindred  a  fid 
people  and  tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before 
the  Lamb,  clothed  with  to hite  robes,  and  palms  in  their 
hands" 

189  Hark!   the  sound  of  holy  voices, 

Chanting  o7er  the  crystal  sea, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee : 
Multitude,  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stands, 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 

Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

Patriarch,  and  holy  Prophet, 

Who  prepared  the  way  of  Christ, 

King,  Apostle,  Saint,  Confessor, 
Martyr  and  Evangelist, 

Saintly  maiden,  godly  matron, 

Widows  wrho  have  watched  to  prayer, 


Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing 
To  the  Lord  of  all,  are  there. 

They  have  come  from  tribulation, 

And  have  wash'd  their  robes  in  blood, 
Wash'd  them  in  the  blood  of  Jesus : 

Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood ; 
MockM,  imprison'd.  stoned,  tormented. 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword. 
They  have  conquered  death  and  Satan 

By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

Marching  with  Thy  cross  their  banner. 

They  have  triumph'd  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee,  their  Saviour  and  their  King, 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffer'd  ; 

Gladly.  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

Xow  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Xow  they  walk  in  gulden  light. 
Xow  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite  : 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  forever. 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 

"  Glorious  thing*  are   spoken  of  thee,    0  city  of  God.'" 

190  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God : 


58 

He.  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  His  own  abode; 

On  the  Bock  of  Ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all.  thy  foes. 

See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  ; 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t  assuage? 
G  race,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Bound  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering. 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Wash' d  in  the  Bedeemer's  blood ! 
Jesus,  Whom  their  souls  rely  <:>n. 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

Amen. 

"  0  pray  far  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  :  they  si 
that  Icce  thee.'' 

191  I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Bedeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 


59 

Hove  Thy  Church,  0  God; 
Bei  walls  before  Thee  stand. 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye. 
And  graven  on  Thv  hand. 

For  her  my  tears  shall  fall; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend: 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows. 

Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

Jesns.  Thou  Friend  divine. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 

Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last. 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven.       Amen. 

11  That  they  all  may  be  one.'" 

197  Oxe  sole  baptismal  sign. 

One  Lord,  below,  above, 
One  faith,  one  hope  divine, 

One  only  watchword — Love: 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  sonsr  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 


60 

Our  sacrifice  is  one, 

One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone ! 
And  sighs  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring 
Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 

Head  of  Thv  Church  beneath, 

The  Catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 

Her  broken  frame  renew ! 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

Amen. 

"  Jesus  Christ  Himself  being  the  chief  corner-stone" 

202  The  Church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word : 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  bride; 
With  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth ; 
One  holy  name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food, 


61 

And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 
With  every  grace  endued. 

Though  with  a  scornful  wonder, 
Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 

By  schisms  rent  asunder, 
'By  heresies  distrest ; 

Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 
Their  cry  goes  up,  u  How  long  ?  " 

And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 
Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

*Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war. 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won  : 
0  happy  ones  ajid  holy  ! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  hi^h  mav  dwell  with  Thee.    Amen. 


02 

"  Jesus  said  unto  tliem,  I  am  the  Bread  of  Life." 

207  Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 
Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed, 
By  Whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken, 
And  in  Whose  death  our  sins  are  dead ; 

Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed; 

And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

Amen. 

"  Whoso  eatctli  My  Flesh  and  drinketh  J\fy  Blood  hath 
eternal  life." 

209  Bread  of  Heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread ; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  Who  died. 

Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 

This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 

Lord,  Thy  Wounds  our  healing  give, 

To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live : 

Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 

Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee.     Amen. 

"He  took  them  up  in  His  arms,  put  His  hands  upon 

them,  and  Messed  them." 

213  Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 


All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share ; 

Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  fhem  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 

There,  we  know.  Thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

Never  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  find  a  resting-place ; 

Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 

Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace.    Amen. 

u  That  he  may  please  Him  Who  hath  chosen  him  to  be  a 
Iter" 

214  Ix  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 
Christ  crucified  to  own, 
We  print  the  cross  upon  thee  here, 
And  stamp  thee  His  alone. 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  blush 

To  glory  in  His  Name, 
We  blazon  here  upon  thy  front, 

His  glory  and  His  shame. 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  flinch 
Christ's  quarrel  to  maintain. 


64 

But  "neath  His  banner  manfully 
Firm  at  thy  post  remain; 

In  token  that  thou  too  shalt  tread 
The  path  He  trayelTd  by, 

Endure  the  cross,  despise  the  shame. 
And  sit  thee  down  on  high : 

Thus  outwardly  and  visibly 

We  seal  thee  for  His  own : 
And  may  the  brow  that  wears  His  cross 

Hereafter  share  His  crown.     Amen. 

"  fi?  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the  power  of  His  might" 

216  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on  : 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power ; 
vVho  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 
With  all  His  strength  endued ; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God; 

That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past. 
Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won, 

And  stand  complete  at  last.     Amen. 


65 

"Little  children,  keep  yourselves  from  idols." 

225  JbsUj  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 

Which  our  soul  detains. 

Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesu, 

To  the  realms  above. 

Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 

To  celestial  day. 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry.     Amen. 

"  He  shall  feed  His  flock  like  a  shepherd  ;  He  shall  gather 
the  lambs  with  His  arm,  and  carry  them  in  His  bosom" 

229  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 


66 

For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare : 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Thou  has  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us ; 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favour, 

Early  let  us  learn  Thy  will ; 
Do  Thou,  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 

With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill : 
Blessed  Jesus ! 

Thou  hast  loved  us, — love  us  still.  Amen. 

"Be  strong  and  of  a  good  courage.  .  .  And  the  Lord,  He 
it  is  that  doth  go  before  thee" 

232  Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 

With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ  the  Eoyal  Master 
Leads  against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 


At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee : 
On.  then,  Christian  soldiers. 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise  : 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  etc. 

Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God: 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod : 
We  are  not  divided. 

All  one  body  Ave. 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine. 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  etc. 

Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane. 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain  : 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail: 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise. 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  etc. 

Onward,  then,  ye  people. 
Join  our  happy  throng. 


68 

Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph-song ; 
Glory,  laud,  and  honour, 
Unto  Christ  the  King ; 
This  through  countless  ages 
Men  and  Angels  sing. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before.     Amen. 

uMy  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee.'" 

237  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray : 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
0  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 
Be  Thou  my  guide  ; 


69 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day  ; 
Wipe  Borrow^  tears  away. 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stivam 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
0  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransonrd  soul.     Amen. 


M  And  they  shall  be  Mine,  soith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that 
day  (cht/i  I  make  up  My  jarcU.'y 

238  Thixe  forever :— God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

Thine  forever  : — Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife: 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

Thine  forever  : — 0  how  bless'd 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 


70 

Thine  forever  : — Saviour,  keep 
These  thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep ; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 
Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

Thine  forever :— Thou  our  guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Amen. 


''''Put  on  the  icliole  armour  of  GocVy 

242  Ae^i  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord, 
With  shield  of  faith  and  Spirit's  sword ; 
Forth  to  the  battle  may  they  go, 
And  boldly  fight  against  the  foe, 
With  banner  of  the  cross  unfurl'd, 
And  by  it  overcome  the  world ; 
And  so  at  last  receive  from  Thee 
The  palm  and  crown  of  victory. 

Come,  ever-blessed  Spirit,  come, 
And  make  Thy  servants'  hearts  Thy  home ; 
May  each  a  living  temple  be, 
Hallow'd  forever,  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
Enrich  that  temple's  holy  shrine 
With  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  divine ; 
With  wisdom,  light,  and  knowledge  bless, 
Strength,  counsel,  fear,  and  godliness. 

Amen. 


71 
'    Be  hath  hot 

252  When  our  heads  arc  bowed  with  w     . 
When  <»ur  bitter  tears  o'eri 

When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  d 
.  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Tlnui  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne. 
Thou  hast  Bhed  the  human  tear ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
When  our  final  doom  is  n 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 

Thou  hast  rilled  a  mortal  bier; 
-  i.  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesu.  Son  of  Mary.  hear. 

Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known, 

Though  the  si 

Thou  lr  ar  : 

Jesu.  Son  of  Mary,  hear.     Amen. 


72 

"Make  Thy  way  straight  before  my  face." 

254  Thy  way.  not  mine,  0  Lord, 

However  dark  it  be : 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand, 

Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 

It  will  be  still  the  besr : 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 

Eight  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 

I  would  not,  if  I  might ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God ; 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 
Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  till, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem ; 

Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health  : 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth. 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 

My  wisdom  and.  my  all.     Amen. 

"  Thy  will  be  done" 

256  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 


0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say. 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not. 
Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
u  Thy  will  be  done." 

What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 
••  Thy  will  be  done. 

If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine ; 

1  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine — 

-'•Thy  will  be  done." 

Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God.  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest  ; 
u  Thy  will  be  done/' 

Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

••  Thy  will  be  done."     Amen. 

"  My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  moetV 

257  Whatever  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 
His  will  is  ever  just ; 
However  He  orders  now  my  cause, 
I  will  be  still  and  trust. 


74 

He  is  my  God ; 

Though  dark  my  road. 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  Fall, 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

Whatever  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

He  never  will  deceive; 
He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 
And  so  to  Him  I  cleave, 
And  take  content 
What  He  hath  sent : 
His  hand  can  turn  my  griefs  away, 
And  patiently  I  wait  His  day. 

Whatever  my  God  ordains  is  right; 

Though  I  the  cup  must  drink 
That  bitter  seems  to  my  faint  heart, 
I  will  not  fear  nor  shrink ; 
Tears  pas?  away 
With  dawn  of  day : 
Sweet  comfort  yet  shall  fill  my  heart, 
And  pain  and  sorrow  ail  depart. 

Whatever  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

My  Light,  my  Life  is  He, 
Who. cannot  will  me  ought  but  good; 
I  trust  him  utterly ; 
For  well  I  know, 
In  joy  or  woe, 
We  soon  shall  see,  as  sunlight  clear, 
How  faithful  was  our  Guardian  here. 


Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 

Here  will  I  take  my  stand, 
Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  make  earth 
For  me  a  desert  land. 
My  Father's  care 
Is  round  me  there, 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall; 
And  s<>  to  Him  1  leave  it  all.    Amen. 

We  brought  nothing  into  this  worid,.and  it  is  certain 
can  carry  nothing  out" 

262  Safe  Home,  safe  Home  in  port ! 
Rent  cordage,  shattered  deck, 
Torn  sails,  provision  short, 
And  only  not  a  wreck  : 
But  0  the  joy  upon  the  shore. 
To  tell  our  voyage  perils  o'er ! 

The  prize,  the  prize  secure ! 

The  warrior  nearly  fell ; 
Bare  all  he  could  endure, 
And  hare  not  always  well : 
But  he  may  smile  at  troubles  gone 
Who  sets  the  victor-garland  on! 

Xo  more  the  foe  can  harm  : 

Xo  more  of  leaguer'd  camp. 
And  cry  of  night  alarm. 
And  need  of  ready  lamp  : 
And  yet  how  nearly  had  he  fail'd, — 
How  nearly  had  that  foe  prevail'd ! 


76 

The  lamb  is  in  the  fold 

In  perfect  safety  penn'd ; 
The  lion  once  had  hold, 

And  thought  to  make  an  end  : 
But  One  came  by  with  wounded  side, 
And  for  the  sheep  the  Shepherd  died. 

Amen. 

11  The  Lord  said  unto  him,  I  have  hallowed  this  house  to 
pat  My  Name  there  forever,  and  Mine  eyes  and  Mine 
heart  shall  be  there  perpetually ." 

279  Christ  is  our  corner-stone, 

On  Him  alone  we  build: 

With  His  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  tilled  : 
On  His  great  love 
Our  hopes  we  place 
Of  present  grace 
And  joys  above. 

0  then  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring, 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 
And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song 
Both  loud  and  long 
That  glorious  Name. 

Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 
For  evermore  draw  nigh; 


Accept  each  faithful  vow. 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh  : 
In  copious  show 
On  all  who  pray 
Each  holy  day 
Thy  blessings  pour. 

Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore  : 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given. 
Be  with  us  evermore, 
Until  that  day 
When  all  the  blest 
To  endless  r 
Are  called  away.     Amen. 

"  B'1'    :.  1  \a%   ■'■  >>■■      i  thief  eon  an-d  i  es  elect, 
prer' 

282  Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation, 
Christ  the  head  and  corner-stone, 

Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious. 

Binding  all  the  Church  in  one. 
Holy  Sion's  help  forever. 

And  her  confidence  alone. 

All  that  dudicat-d  city, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 

In  exultant  jubilation 
Pours  perpetual  melody  ; 

God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 
In  dad  hvmns  eternallv. 


78 

To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 
Come,  0  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day : 

With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness, 
Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray; 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

Praise  and  honour  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honour  to  the  Son, 

Praise  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 

One  in  might,  and  One  in  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run.     Amen. 


"  Cmne  over  and  help  us." 

283  Fkom  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Eoll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chair.. 


;-.) 


What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile: 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high  ; 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  Oh,  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole : 
Till  o'er  our  ransonrd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  rei°;n.     Amen. 


"  He  shall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea" 

284  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 


80 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  Head ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 

Peculiar  honours  to  our  King; 

Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 

And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.     Amen. 

'  As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even  so  minister 
the  same  one  to  another." 

299  We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be  : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  0  Lord,  from  Thee. 

May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 
As  stewards  true  receive, 


81 

And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 

To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give.    Amen. 

"  0  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people :  0  sing  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  melody." 

303  Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 

With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices; 
Who  from  our  mothers  arms 
Hath  bless'd  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

0  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 

With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplex'd, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father  now  be  given, 

The  Son,  and  Him  \Ylio  reigns 
With  Them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 


82 


"  Who  gkethfood  to  all  flesh;  for  His  mercy  endureih 
for  ever." 

305  Praise,  0  praise  our  God  and  King! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run ; 
For,  etc. 

And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light ; 
For,  etc. 

Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
For,  etc. 

And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield : 
For,  etc. 

Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store, 
He  hath  fill'd  the  garner-floor ; 
For,  etc. 

And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss  ; 
For,  etc. 

Glory  to  our  bounteous  King ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ! 


83 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

Amen. 

1  There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest  for  the  people  of  God" 

317  There  is  a  blessM  home 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crown'd, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 

There  is  a  land  of  peace, 

Good  Angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One. 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

0  joy  all  joys  beyond. 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands  and  feet  and  side  ; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 


84 

Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe  ; 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above.     Amen. 

"  Under  His  wings  sTialt  than  trusty 

333  All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  Wings. 

Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Eise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

0  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 
And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close : 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God,  Avhen  I  awake. 

When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  K^ni  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply: 


Bo 

Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  mol 

Praise  God.  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him.  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host: 
Praise  Father,  Sod,  and  Holy  Ghost  Amen. 


M  Abide  with  us  ;  for  the  day  is  far  9petU.n 

335  Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide: 
The  darkness  deepens :  Lord,  with  me  abide: 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  llelpl  :de  with  me. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 

Earth's  joys  grow  dim.  its  glori  way, 

Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  se    ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not.  abide  with  me. 

1  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 
What  but    Thy  grace  can  foil   the    tempter's 

power  ? 

Who.  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine.  Lord,  abide  with 
me. 

I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bittern  *s& 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  vic- 
tory ? 

I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 


86 


Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

skies : 
Heaven's   morning   breaks,   and   earth's   vain 

shadows  flee  : 
In  life,  in  death.  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Amen. 
"  Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down? 

336  Sux  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night,  if  Thou  be  near; 
0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyea 

When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  st 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live : 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh. 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thin.? 
Have  spurn 'd  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Xow.  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
"With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 
Like  infant  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 


Come  near  and  Mess  us  when  we  wake, 

Ere  through  the  world  Our  way  we  take. 

Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above.     Amen. 


k-  TJ 

338  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go : 

Thy  word  into  our  minds  instil : 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
0  gentle  Jesu.  be  our  Light. 

The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run. 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all. 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won. 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through,  etc. 

Grant  us.  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release  ; 
And  bless  us.  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through,  etc. 

Labour  is  sweet,  for  thou  hast  toil'd  : 
And  care  is  light,  for  thou  hast  cared; 

Ah  !  never  let  our  works  be  soil'd 
With  strife,  or  by  deceit  ensnared. 

Through,  etc. 


For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  all. 
Through,  etc. 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ;  night  is  come  ; 

Through  night  and  darkness  near  us  be; 
Good  angels  watch  about  our  home, 

And  we  are  one  day  nearer  thee. 
Through,  etc.     Amen. 

"  Darkness  and  light  to  Thee  are  both  alike" 

339  Inspires,  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  Thine, 
My  all  to  Thy  covenant  care 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

If  Thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 
The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 

And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  Thee. 

A  sow  reign  protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 

Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

His  smiles  and  His  comforts  abound, 
His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend  ; 

And  walls  of  salvation  surround 

The  soul  He  delights  to  defend.     Amen. 


89 

iKLet  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  wa 

340  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  : 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  t'r    . 
Lord.  I  would  commune  with  Thee : 

Thou.  Whose  all-pervading  eye 
Nought  escapes,  without,  within. 

Pardon  each  infirmity. 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

Soon,  for  me.  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away: 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me.  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee : 

Thou  Who.  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity : 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  Throne. 

Jesus,,  look  with  pitying  eye.     Amen. 

*  Thou,  Lord,  onhj  makest  m  safety." 

341  The  day  is  past  and  over  : 
All  thanks.  0  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

I  pray  Thee  that  offeneeless 

The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
0  Jesu.  keep  me  in  Thy  sight. 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night ! 

The  joys  of  day  are  over: 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 


90 

And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
0  Jesu,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night! 

The  toils  of  day  are  over ; 

I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be  : 
0  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

Lighten  mine  eyes,  0  Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I, 
And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter, 

Triumphantly  shall  cry, 
"Against  him  I  have  now  prevailed: 
Eejoice  !  the  child  of  God  has  failed." 

Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 

0  God !  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go. 
0  loving  Jesu,  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  a»d  save  me  from  them  all! 

Amen. 

"He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee." 

344  God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light ; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 
For  rest  the  night : 


May  Thine  Angel-guarda  defend  us, 
Slumber  Bweet  Thy  mercy  send  as, 

Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  OS, 
This  livelong  night. 

Guard  ns  waking,  guard  ns  sleeping, 

And.  when  we  die. 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping, 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.     Amen. 

"  Whether  ice  wake  or  sleep,  ice  should  live  together  icith 
Him." 

345  Tiie  sun  is  sinking  fast, 
The  daylight  di 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

As  Christ  upon  the  cross 

His  head  inclined, 
And  to  His  Fathers  Hands 

His  parting  soul  resigird; 

So  now  herself  my  soul 

Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 

In  Whom  all  spirits  live  ; 

So  now  beneath  His  eye 
Would  calmly  rest,  * 


92 

Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast ; 

Save  that  His  will  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 

In  Him  to  all  beside. 

Thus  would  I  live:  vet  now 

Not  I,  but  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 

Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

One  Sacred  Trinity, 

One  Lord  Divine, 
May  I  be  ever  His, 

And  He  for  ever  mine.     Amen. 


;  Thy  tcord  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path." 

362  0  word  of  God  Incarnate, 

0  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
0  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

0  Light  of  our  dark  sky ! 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  ballow'd  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps. 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 
Eeceived  the  gift  divine, 


on 

And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 
O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 

It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored, 

It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 
Of  Christ  the  living  Word. 

It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurl- d ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world; 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea. 
Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands, 

Still  guide,  0  Christ,  to  Thee. 

0  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnish'd  gold. 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light  as  of  old; 
0  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace. 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended. 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face.     Amen. 

"  Jtfy  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation.'' 

369  Salvation,  0  the  joyful  sound! 
'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears, 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 


94 

Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Kedeemer: 
Alleluia !  praise  the  Lord. 

Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 

To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
Glory,  honour,  etc. 

Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Glory,  honour,  etc.     Amen. 

H  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  and  pra£* 
Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever.'" 

370  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays: 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 
Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 

Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
Thou  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Didst  redeem  me  with  Thy  blood. 


95 

By  Thy  Hand  restored,  defended, 
Safe  through  life  thus  far  Fve  come; 

Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 

Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home.     Amen. 

"  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  lay 
down  his  life  for  his  friends" 

372  To  onr  Redeemers  glorious  Xame 
Awake  the  sacred  song; 
0  may  His  Love,  immortal  flame ! 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 

What  mortal  tongue  display ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 

In  wonder  dies  away. 

He  left  His  radiant  Throne  on  high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 

And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die : 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 

"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  Xame. 

And  join  the  sacred  song.     Amen. 


96 

"  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest" 

378  All  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief 
In  trouble  and  distress, 
What  ever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress : 

Jesus  who  gave  Himself  for  you, 

Upon  the  cross  to  die, 
Opens  to  you  his  sacred  Heart : 

0  to  that  Heart  draw  nigh. 

Ye  hear  how  kindly  He  invites; 

Ye  hear  His  Words  so  blest : 
"  All  ye  that  labour  come  to  Me, 

And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

0  Jesu,  joy  of  saints  on  high, 

Thou  hope  of  sinners  here, 
Attracted  by  those  loving  words, 

To  Thee  I  lift  my  prayer. 

Wash  Thou  my  wounds  in  that  dear  Blood 
Which  forth  from  Thee  doth  flow ; 

New  grace,  new  hope  inspire;  a  new 
And  better  heart  bestow.     Amen. 

"  Him  that  cometh  unto  lte\  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out." 

381  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 

Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore : 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

And  His  Heart  with  love  runs  o'er; 


He  is  able, 

He  is  willing  :  doubt  no  more. 

Come,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome. 

God's  free  bounty  glor 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 
Without  mon 

Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden. 
Lost  and  ruinM  by  the  fall, 

If  you  tarry  till  you  re 

xou  will  never  come  at  all: 

vhteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Your  Redeemer  prostrate  I 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him ! 
Hear  Him  cry.  before  He  dies, 

-It  is  rinish'd  !  " 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

Lo  !  th?  Incar  1.  ascending. 

Pleads  the  merit  of  His  Blood  : 

Venture  on  Him — venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude  : 

\    ne  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb : 


98 

While  the  blissful  courts  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  His  Name  ; 

Alleluia ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

Amen. 

11  To  whom  shall  ice  go  but  unto  Thee." 


391  Just  as  I  am, — without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  Thee,  Whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am. — though  toss'd  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a.  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — poor,  wretched,  blind — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


99 

Just  as  T  am, — Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea.  Thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Just  as  I  am, — of  that  free  love 

The   breadth,  length,   depth,  and   height    to 

prove, 
Here  for  a  season,  then  above — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come.     Amen. 

u  That  rock  teas  Christ" 

392  Rock  of  ages !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cirre. 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone: 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring. 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
"When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne, — 
Eock  of  ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  !     Amen. 


100 

"  I  flee  unto  Thee  to  hide  me." 

393  Jesu,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee: 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart;, 

Eise  to  all  eternity.     Amen. 

"Whom  haw  I  in  Heaven  but  Thee." - 

394  Jesus,  my  Saviour !  look  on  me, 
For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 


101 

I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee  : 
Thou  art  my  Eesr. 

Look  clown  on  me.  for  I  am  weak. 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek: 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

I  am  bewildered  on  my  way. 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night: 
0  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray  : 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

When  Satan  flings  his  fiery  darts. 

I  look  to  Thee :  my  terrors  cease  ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts : 
Thou  art  my  Peace. 

Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink. 
In  that  tremendous  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  Buffer  me  to  sink : 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply. 
E'en  to  the  end  whatever  befall : 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  All.     Amen. 

11  0  praise  the  Lord  of  heaven." 

411  Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy. 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame.' 


102 

His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame : 
Your  voices  raise. 
Ye  cherubim 
And  seraphim, 

To  sing  His  praise. 

Thou  moon,  that  ruFst  the  night, 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light, 
To  Him  your  homage  pay : 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  His  holy  Name, 
By  Whose  almighty  Word 
They  all  from  nothing  came ; 
And  all  shall  last 
From  changes  free ; 
His  firm  decree 

Stands  ever  fast.    Amen. 


"Let  everything  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord." 

419  Begist,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name: 


103 

Lei  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies. 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 
To  swell  tlr  inspiring  theme. 

Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound. 
While  all  tlr  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing; 
Let  every  listening  saint  above 
AYake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love. 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

Whatever  this  living  world  contains. 
That  wings  the  air  or  treads  the  plains, 

United  praise  bestow  : 
Ye  tenants  of  the  ocean  wide. 
Proclaim  Him  through  the  mighty  tide, 

And  in  the  deeps  below. 

Let  man.  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head. 

In  heavenly  praise  employ: 
Spread  His  tremendous  name  around. 
Till  heav'n's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound. 

The  general  burst  of  joy.     Amen. 


M  The  morning  stars  sang  together,  and  all  the  sons  of 
God  shouted  for  joy.''' 

422  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang ; 
Heaven  with  Alleluias  rang, 
When  JEHOYAH'S  work  begun, 

When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 


104 

Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
"When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  loye, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 
Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

Amen. 

"He  is  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings." 

424  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesu's  name ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


105 

Crown  Him,  ye  Martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 
Whom  David,  Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate  !  Man  divine  ! 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  Avho  saves  you  by  His  grace, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.     Amen. 

"  All  Thy  works  praise  Thee,   0  Lord." 

425  The  strain  upraise  of  jov  and  praise, 

Alleluia! 
To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Shall  the  ransom'd  people  sing,  Alleluia! 

And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky,  Alleluia  ! 


106 

They  in  the  rest  of  Paradise  who  dwell 
The  blessed  ones  with  joy  the  chorus  swell, 

Alleluia ! 
The  planets  beaming  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellation,  join  and  say, 

Alleluia ! 

Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  winds  on  pinions  light, 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright, 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your         Alleluia ! 


Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 

Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 

Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow : 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 
And  glorious  forests,  sing  Alleluia 


First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay. 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say, 

Alleluia! 
Then  let  the   beasts  of   earth,  with  varying 

strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn,  and  cry  again, 

Alleluia! 

Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonor- 
ous, Alleluia! 
There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus. 

Alleluia ! 


107 

Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean,  cry,       Alleluia  ! 
Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents,  reply, 

Alleluia! 

To  God,  who  all  creation  made, 

The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid:        Alleluia! 

This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 
Almighty  loves  :  Alleluia  ! 

This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 
the  King,  approves  :  Alleluia  ! 

"Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice  awak- 
ing, Alleluia ! 

And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 

Alleluia ! 

Now  from  all  men  be  outpoured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord  : 
With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore. 
Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One, 

Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!    Amen. 


"Holy,  Holy,  Holy." 

428  Come,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days. 


108 

Come,  Thou  Incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success  ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend ! 

Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou,  Who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  "every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

To  Thee,  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore.     Amen. 

"  And  again  they  said,  Alleluia." 

430  Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die; 

Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high  ; 

In  the  house  of  God  abiding, 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 


109 

Alleluia  thou  resoundegt, 

True  Jerusalem  and  tree: 
Alleluia  joyful  Mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee  ; 
But  by  Babylon's  Bad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below ; 

Alleluia  our  transgressions 
Make  us  for  a  while  forego  : 

For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 
When  our  tears  for  sin  must  Mow. 

Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee. 

Grant  us.  Blessed  Trinity. 
At  the  lasr  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  Home  beyond  the  sky ; 
There  to  Thee  forever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.     Amen. 

"  One  cried  unto  another,  and  said,  Holy,  L 

431   RomSTD  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 
Fill'd  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn. 
"Lord.  Thy  glory  tills  the  Heaven. 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored; 
L^nto  Thee  be  o-l0rv  given. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord." 


110 

Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"  Holy,  Holy.  Holy,*'  singing, 

';  Lord  of  hosts,  the  Lord  most  High." 
With  His  Seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  Holy  Church  below, 
Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow  : 

"  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  Heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord." 
Thus  Thy  glorious  Name  confessing, 

We  adopt  Thv  angels'  crv. 
"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy/'  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  hosts  most  High. 

Amen. 

"  And  all  her  streets  shall  say,  Alkluia." 

432  Sixg  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
0  citizens  of  heaven ;  and  sweetly  raise 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

Ye  next,  who  stand  before  the  Eternal  Light, 
In  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the  height 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

The  Holy  City  shall  take  up  your  strain. 
And  with  glad  songs  resounding  wake  again 
An  endless  Alleluia. 


Ill 

In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 
To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful  voice 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

Ye  who  have  gained  at  length  vour  palms  in 

bliss, 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still  be  this, 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

There,  in  one  grand  acclaim,  for  ever  ring 
The   strains  which  tell   the   honour   of  your 
King, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

This  is  the  rest  for  weary  ones  brought  back. 
This  is  the  food  and  drink  which  none  shall 
lack, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

While  Thee,  by  Whom  were  all  things  made, 

we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lavs 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices  sing- 
Glory  for  evermore;  to  Thee  we  bring 

An  endless  Alleluia.   Amen. 

"Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God."' 

434  Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
On  Thee  I  cast  my  care. 
With  humble  confidence  look  up. 
And  know  Thou  hear'st  my  prayer: 


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Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do — 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

Give  me  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 

A  soul  inured  to  pain. 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss ; 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

Give  me  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  Thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 

A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

Give  me  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  Thee  and  Thy  great  Xame; 

Give  me  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  Thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  sufferings  less. 


113 

I  rest  upon  Thy  word. 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  buccout  and  salvation.  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  Thee ; 

But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  Thy  perfect  love.     Amen. 

M  /  have  prayed  far  thee  that  thy  faith  fail  not'' 

443  In  the  hour  of  trial, 

Jesus,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee  ; 
When  Thou  see'st  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favour 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm ; 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm ; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Cross-crown'd  Calvary. 

Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below ; 


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Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see ; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

When  my  last  hour  cometh. 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain, 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again  ; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesus,  take  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life.     Amen. 

11  That  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by  faith?* 

455  Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast* 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

BTor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesu's  name, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art! 

How  good  to  Those  who  seek ! 

Jesu,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 
As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 


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In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now. 

And  through  eternity.     Amen. 

<(  The  love  of  God  which  is  in  Christ  Jietu*  our  bird" 

456  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  us,  Thy  humble  dwelling. 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

Jesu,  thou  art  all  compassion, 
Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art: 

Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation. 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

Breathe.  0  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast! 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest  : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be,— 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  grace  receive ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing ; 

Serve  Thee  as  thy  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing  : 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 


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Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  ns  be  : 
Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place : 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Amen. 

"  I  will  love  Thee,  0  Lord  my  strength" 

461  Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength,  my  tower, 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown  ; 

Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 
In  all  my  works,  and  Thee  alone  : 

Thee  will  I  love,  till  sacred  fire 

Fill  my  whole  soul  with  pure  desire. 

I  thank  thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  Thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shined  : 
I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  healed  my  wounded  mind ; 
I  thank  Thee,  whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  Thee  rejoice. 

Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Xor  suffer  me  again  to  stray ; 
Strengthen  my  feet,  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  Thy  way ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


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Thee  will  I  loye,  my  joy,  my  crown; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God ! 
Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  Thy  frown 

Or  smile,  Thy  sceptre  or  Thy  rod; 
What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay  ? 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day.     Amen. 

'•  They  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  and 
the  s<mg  of  the  Lamhy 

463  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb: 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

Sing  of  His  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  His  rising  power  ; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 

For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 

Sing  on  your  heavenly  way. 

Ye  ransonvd  sinners,  sing; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 

In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

Soon  shall  ye  hear  Him  say, 
"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  !  " 

Soon  will  He  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  His  wanderers  home.    Amen. 

"  71  ie  Lord  is  my  Shepherd"1 

464  The  King  of  Love  my  Shepherd  is, 
Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 


118 

I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His, 
And  He  is  mine  forever. 

Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 
My  ransom'd  soul  He  leadeth, 

And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

Perverse  and  foolish,  oft  I  stray 'd, 
But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 

And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 
With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me ; 

Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

Thou  spreadst  a  table  in  my  sight, 
Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth, 

And  0  the  transport  of  delight 
With  which  my  cup  o'erfloweth ! 

And  so,  through  all  the  length  of  days, 
Thy  goodness  faileth  never  ; 

Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  forever  !     Amen. 


"Father,  I  will  that  they  whom  Thou  hast  given  Me  be 
with  Me  where  I  amy 

466  Lord,  forever  at  Thy  side 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be : 


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Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride. 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

Meekly  may  my  soul  recer 
All  Thy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd  : 

Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe. 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

Humble  as  a  little  child 

V\\aned  from  the  mother's  breast. 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 

'On  Thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

Israel!  now  and  evermore 

In  the  Lord  JEHOVAH  trust ; 

Him,  in  all  His  ways,  adore, 

"Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just.     Amen. 

k*  Ik  *haU  give  Sis  angel*  charge  over  th 

469  God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 
Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep  : 

Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions. 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

On  the  lion  vainly  roaring. 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread ; 
And.  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 

Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head. 

Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 
Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love. 


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With  the  wings  of  His  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

Thou  shalt  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  He  will  save ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 

Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave.     Amen. 

"  Be  of  good  cheer :  it  is  I:  be  not  afraid" 

472  Breast  the  wave,  Christian, 

When  it  is  strongest ; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian, 

When  the  night's  longest ; 
Onward  and  onward  still 

Be  thine  endeavour ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth 

Will  be  forever. 

Fight  the  fight,  Christian, 

Jesus  is  o'er  thee ; 
Run  the  race,  Christian, 

Heaven  is  before  thee  ; 
He  who  hath  promised 

Faltereth  never ; 
He  who  hath  loved  so  well, 

Loveth  forever. 

Lift  thine  eye,  Christian, 

Just  as  it  closeth ; 
Raise  thy  heart,  Christian, 

Ere  it  reposeth ; 


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Thee  from  the  love  of  Christ 

Nothing  shall  sever; 
And,  when  thy  work  is  done, 

Praise  Him  forever.     Amen. 

"  I  press  toward  the  mark  far  the  prize  of  the  high  call- 
ing of  God." 

476  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high, 
'Tis  His  own  Hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown.     Amen. 


"  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  that  they  go  forward.* 

477  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  : 


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Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthen'd  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 

Onward,  Christians,  onward  go, 
Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe : 
Will  ye  flee  in  danger's  hour  ? 
Know  ye  not  your  Captain's  power  ? 

Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad: 
March  in  heavenly  armour  clad: 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

Onward  then  to  glory  move, 
More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go.     Amen. 

u.  All  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  His  voice,  and  shall 
come  forth.1'' 

481  Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders! 
Hark !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 


123 

See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine! 
You  who  long  for  His  appearing, 
Then  shall  say,  This  God  is  mine: 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  Thine ! 

At  His  call  the  dead  awaken, 
Eise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea : 

All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  His  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner ! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

But  to  those  who  have  confessed. 
Loved,  and  served  the  Lord  below, 

He  will  say.  Come  near,  ye  blessed. 
Take  the  kingdom  I  bestow  : 

You  forever 
Shall  My  love  and  glory  know.     Amen. 

"  TJie  Lord  grant  him  that  he  may  find  mercy  of  the 
Lord  in  that  day." 

483  Day  of  wrath!  0,  day  of  mourning! 
See  fulfill'd  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning! 

0  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth. 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  Whose  sentence  all  dependeth ! 

Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth ; 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth  ; 
All  before  the  Throne  it  bringeth. 


124 

Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 

All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

Lo !  the  Book  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded : 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraign eth, 
KTothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 
When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 

King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity!  then  befriend  us  ! 

Think,  good  Jesu,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation ! 

Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me. 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 

Kighteous  Judge  !  for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning; 
Sparc>  0  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 


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Thou  the  sinful  woman  savedst  : 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest ; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafes! 

Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet.  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying! 

With  thy  favoured  sheep  0  place  me! 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me ; 
But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

Low  I  kneel  with  heart-submission, 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition: 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

Ah!  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning! 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him  ; 

Spare,  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him! 

Lord,  all  pitying.  Jesu  blest, 

Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest.     Amen. 

M  The  /light  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at  hand? 

485  Hark  !  hark,  my  soul ;  Angelic    songs 
are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields,  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore  : 


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How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 
"  Come,   weary   souls,   for   Jesus  bids   you 
come  ;" 
And,   through   the   dark   its   echoes    sweetly 
ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels,  etc. 

Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea, 
And  laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  wearv  steps  to 
Thee. 

Angels,  etc. 

Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long  and 
dreary, 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night 
be  past ; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the  wearv. 
And   heaven,  the  heart's   true   home,    will 
come  at  last. 

Angels,  etc. 


Angels,  sing  on  !  your  faithful  watches  keep- 
ing; 
Sing  na  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above ; 
Till  morning's   joy  shall   end   the   night   of 

weeping. 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless 
love.  Angels,  etc.     Amen. 

11  Work  your  icork  betimes,  a  fid  in  His  time  H  <c ill  give 
l/o u  your  reward." 

490  The  world  is  very  evil. 

The  times  are  waxing  late,. 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil. 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate  : 
The  Judge  who  comes  in  mercy. 

The  Judge  who  comes  with  might, 
Who  comes  to  end  the  evil. 

Who  comes  to  crown  the  right. 

Arise,  arise,  good  Christian. 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  : 
Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead. 
To  light  that  has  no  evening. 

That  knows  nor  moon  nor  sun. 
The  light  so  new  and  golden. 

The  light  that  is  but  one. 

0  Home  of  fadeless  splendour. 

Of  flowers  that  fear  no  thorn. 
Where  they  shall  dwell  as  children 

Who  here  as  exiles  mourn : 


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'Midst  power  that  knows  no  limit, 
Where  wisdom  has  no  bound, 

The  beatific  vision 

Shall  glad  the  saints  around. 

0  happy,  holy  portion, 

Kefection  for  the  blest, 
True  vision  of  true  beauty, 

True  cure  of  the  distrest ; 
Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory ; 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light ; 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it, 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  Home  of  God's  elect! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.    Amen. 

'  Here  have  we  no  continuing  city,  but  we  seek  one  to 
come" 

491  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion, 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 

The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life  is  there. 

0  happy  retribution  ! 
Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 


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For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown. 
But  He  whom  now  we  trust  in 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known  : 
And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 

Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  shall  decay, 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 

Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 
There  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever. 

And  worship  face  to  face. 

[4th  verse  same  as  5th  verse  Hymn  490.] 
"He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things.1 

492  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country, 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  Thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 


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0  one,  0  only  Mansion ; 

0  Paradise  of  Joy ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise  ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks. 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze  : 
The  sardine  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day  ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away  I 
Upon  the  Bock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower  : 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 
[5th  verse  same  as  5th  verse  Hymn  490.] 

"And  He  shewed  that  great  city  the  holy  Jerusalem,  de- 
scending out  of  heaven  from  God,  having  the  glory  of 
God." 

493  Jerusalem,  the  golden  ! 

T\Vith  milk  and  honey  blest ; 


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Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 

I  know  not,  oh  !  I  know  not 
What  joys  await  as  there; 

What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene  ; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

[4th  verse  same  as  5th  verse  Hymn  490.] 
"  Wliat  are  these,  which  are  arrayed  in  tchite  robes." 

494  Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day, 
Hymning  one  triumphant  song  ? — 


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u  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour/' 

These  through  fiery  trials  trod ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Xow  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Seal'd  with  His  almighty  Name : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears.     Amen, 

"  That  great  city,  the  holy  Jerusalem." 

496  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  Thee  ? 

When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 


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Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  Btreete  of  shining  gold  ? 

.  Martyrs,  Prophets,  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand: 
And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 

WiH  join  the  glorious  band. 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee? 

"When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 

Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see.     Amen. 


u  Jesus  said  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  tl<e 
lifer 

501  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

Thou  art  the  Truth,  Thy  word  alone 

True  wrisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 

And  purify  the  heart. 

Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 
Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm, 


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And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Xor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

Thou  art  the  Way.  the  Truth,  the  Life; 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know. 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 

Whose  joys  eternal  flow.     Amen. 


"  Tliese  confessed  that  tliey  were  strangers  and  pilgrims 
on  the  earth" 

505  Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  JEHOVAH, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  : 

Bread  of  Heaven, 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 

Open  now  the  crystal  Fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 

Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside, 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  Destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side: 
Songs  of  praises 

I  will  ever  give  to  Thee.     Amen. 


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"  The  ark  of  the  covenant  icent  before  them!' 

506  Lead  us.  heavenly  Father,  lead  us, 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee: 
Yet  possessing 
Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us  ; 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know  ; 
Thou  didst  tread  fhis  earth  before  us, 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe  ; 
Lone  and  dreary, 
Faint  and  weary. 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy; 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy  : 
Thus  provided, 
Pardoird,  guided, 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy.     Amen. 

"i  people  near  unto  Him." 

507  Xearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Xearer  to  Thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiserh  me : 
Still  all  my  son^  shall  be, 


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Nearer,  my  God.  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

Though  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  conies  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  : 
Yet  in  my  dreams  Fd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven, 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given  : 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  writh  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  Fll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee.     Amen. 

"Having  a  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which 
is  far  better." 

509  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 


is: 

Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 

Where  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light. 

All  rapture  through  and  through, 

In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

0  Paradise.  0  Paradise. 

The  world  is  growing  old: 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
Tie  weary  waiting  here  ; 

1  long  to  be  where  Jesuf 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
I  want  to  sin  no  more, 

1  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore  : 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  me  ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

Lord  Jesu,  King  of  Paradise, 
0  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 


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And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true, 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight.    Amen. 

"  In  the  day -time  also  He  led  them  with  a  cloud,  and  all 
the  night  through  -with  the  light  of  fire." 

512  Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling 
gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
Keep  Thou  my  feet ;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene  one  step  enough  for  me. 

I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  pray'd  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day ;  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years. 

So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

Amen. 


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%>  Jf  any  ma  him  follow  mi  ;  and  where  I 

am,  ihi :  ■  my  a  nani  be." 

514  Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
Art  thon  soi  fd  ? 

"Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  •'•'and  coming, 
Bear  rest." 

Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  Guide  ? 
u  In  His  Feet  and  Hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  ride." 

Lb  there  diadem,  as  Monarch, 

That  His  brow  adonis? 
"  Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 

But  of  thorns.'' 

If  I  find  Him.  if  I  follow, 
AVh at  His  guerdon  heiv  ? 
"  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labour, 
Many  a  tear." 

If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  hist? 
••  Borrow  vanquished,  labour  ended, 
Jordan  pass?d." 

If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
"  Not  till  earth  and  riot  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 


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Finding,  following,  keeping,  straggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bles 
u  Saints,  Apostles,  Prophets,  Martyrs, 
Answer,  Yes."     Amen. 

"  I  will  lay  me  down  in  'peace  and  take  my  rest.11 

516  Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared 
us, 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesu,  Thou  our  Guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 
In  Thine  Arms  may  we  repose, 
And  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
Best  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Amen, 

521  Come,  let  us  adore  Him;  come,  bow  at 

His  feet; 
0  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  Hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full   chorus  that  gladdens  the 

skies.     Amen. 


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